Ingredient
C11-15 Pareth-7
C11-15 Alcohols Ethoxylate (7 EO)
What it is
An ethoxylated synthetic fatty alcohol (C11-15 chain length, 7 moles ethylene oxide) used as a nonionic emulsifier/surfactant to help blend oil and water phases.
How it works
The fatty-alcohol tail anchors into the oil phase while the ethoxylated head group is water-soluble, letting the molecule sit at the oil-water interface and stabilize the emulsion.
What it does
Surfactant
Emulsifier
Concerns to know
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Well tolerated
No significant safety concern is reported for this ingredient as used in cosmetics.